Employment & Equity Tax Specialist

Pure Search are exclusively partnered with a multinational business looking to hire an Employment & Equity Tax Specialist to join their in-house tax function alongside the employment tax team.

• Provide technical guidance on the tax implications of employee equity arrangements, supporting activities from initial design through implementation, ongoing administration and changes in employee circumstances.
• Evaluate tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions, covering the treatment of equity awards, cross-border considerations, payroll deductions, reporting requirements and the need for external specialist input.
• Coordinate with relevant internal teams to support consistent tax calculations, payroll processing, statutory reporting and the timely completion of compliance activities.
• Review tax processes and associated data to identify discrepancies, assess potential exposures and coordinate corrective actions, including support for audits, enquiries and historical compliance matters.
• Establish and enhance procedures, documentation and control frameworks to promote consistent delivery, effective oversight and appropriate record-keeping across jurisdictions.
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders and external advisers to assess tax implications, resolve complex queries, communicate key risks and translate technical advice into practical operational requirements.
• Contribute to broader employment tax initiatives by supporting compliance, risk mitigation and process development, while improving guidance and resources to help employees understand the tax implications of equity-related events.

• Applicants should have in-house experience or experience straight from practice.
• Extensive experience in equity-related taxation, with strong knowledge of international employment tax principles, cross-border considerations, payroll obligations and statutory reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to manage tax compliance, assess technical risks, resolve discrepancies and develop effective processes, controls and governance frameworks across complex, multi-jurisdictional environments.
• Ability to come into the London office 3 days per week
• No visa sponsorship available

This is a full-time role paying up to £85,000 + bonus, based in Central London 3 days per week.